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Logitech to stop manufacturing Harmony universal remotes
Logitech says it will stop manufacturing its line of Harmony universal remotes, officially putting an end to a business that has been one of its cornerstones since 2004.
Disney Plus lands on Sky boxes, streaming sticks in Germany
Disney Plus is now available to Sky Deutschland and Sky Ticket customers on Sky Q and the Sky Ticket TV Stick.
Hulu forges deal with Canadian entertainment powerhouse Corus
Hulu will distribute more than 200 episodes of Canadian renovation and cooking shows as part of a new deal with Corus Studios.
Researchers: Fake Netflix app spreads malware on Android devices
Computer researchers say a fake Netflix app called "FlixOnline" was actually malware designed to hijack WhatsApp accounts on Android devices.
Verizon faces strong pushback over TracFone merger
Public interest groups warned the FCC this week that Verizon's proposed merger with TracFone could hurt millions of low-income customers.
Kim Godwin, CBS News vet, poised to become head of ABC News
Veteran CBS News exec Kimberly Godwin is in advanced discussion to join Disney as the head of ABC News, according to reports.
Comcast rolls out Discovery Plus to Flex users
Comcast's Flex set-top box users now have access to Discovery Plus, the companies announced on Thursday.
Fubo TV gets streaming rights to South American soccer matches
Streaming service Fubo TV has landed the exclusive streaming rights to CONMEBOL matches ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Netflix lands post-theater streaming rights to new Sony films
Netflix has inked a new deal with Sony that will allow the streaming service to offer new theatrical releases from the studio.
Feds issue recall for Verizon hotspots due to fire concerns
The Ellipsis Jetpack has been recalled over concerns that the device could overheat and burst into flames.
Ted Koplar, real estate mogul and former KMAX-TV owner, dies at 77
Edward Koplar, a real estate mogul who once owned a TV station in Sacramento, died this weekend at his home in St. Louis.
Mozilla ending support for Firefox on Amazon Fire TV, Echo devices
The Mozilla Foundation says it will stop distributing a version of its Firefox browser for certain Amazon devices by the end of this month.